10) What is the author's purpose in carefully explaining the marriage
between Mr. and Mrs. Pontifex so early in this excerpt?
A)
It allows the reader to understand Mr. Pontifex's
passive manner.
B)
It allows the reader to understand the nature of
marriage in the 1800's.
It allows the reader to understand why Mr. Pontifex
Loved music and art.
D)
It allows the reader to understand why Mr. Pontifex
had so many interests.